Snowmobile Gear to Keep You Riding Happy

The snowmobile is essentially a motor, a seat, and two skis. But recent innovations like an intelligent adjustable throttle, new materials to protect you from the elements, and gloves that connect to your smartphone add to the snowy thrill.

Polaris Zone Mountain Jacket

Polaris Zone Mountain Jacket

Price: $320

This Polaris Zone Mountain snowmobile jacket uses a material coating called HydrX Pro that wicks away water while maintaining heat inside the jacket. In our tests, made when the temperature got down to about 20 degrees Fahrenheit, the thin jacket kept us warm for an entire day on the trails. The Polaris is seamed for a full waterproof seal (even the zippers are waterproof).

Snow Lizard SLXtreme for iPhone 5S

Snow Lizard SLXtreme for iPhone 5S

Price: $150

Cold and blustery weather is no match for this hard-shell smartphone case by Snow Lizard. A large hinge on the top snaps into place to secure your iPhone. In tests, the case kept an iPhone 5s warm enough to use on the trail even in 20-degree weather. (It’s rated to work down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit.) The case has a back-up battery that can charge your phone one and a half times. The case can withstand a 6-foot drop. There’s a version for the iPhone 5/5s and for the iPhone 4/4s.